Take On the World Podcast

Tune in as Professional Award Winning Broadcaster Deb Dougherty joins Mike D in place of John on this week's Take On the World. Have you ever asked the question Is evil born or bred? Witness the harrowing true story of Vince Li, the Greyhound bus killer, as Mike D and Deb Dougherty dive deep into this extreme case of cannibalism. Follow them on this ride as they separate truth from fiction in...

Tired of scrolling past the same WWII facts online? In this video, join John and Mike as they discuss a unique perspective on the war topic. They delve into an unexpected and often neglected WWII history topic: cannibalism. Tune in to find out about this strange phenomenon and get a unique look at World War II that you won't find anywhere else! Have you ever been in a situation where you reali...

Wow! John and Mike have done it again. Tune into this podcast to uncover the fun and interesting topics of home beer brewing, football, hockey, hot dogs, and the pyramids in one amazing conversation. Hear what these two entertaining guys have to say about all of these topics in one amazing episode - you won't want to miss it! Mentioned in this Episode. Katherine Knight - https://youtu.be/oY_tS...

OK Maybe not the best ever.... but John breaks down why he bought it and how it stacks up. We break down the pros and cons of this camp ax as well as his aftermarket buffalo skin color. This episode has been sponsored by Sweet Zzz Mattress. Use TOTW15 to get 15% OFF your order. I have been using a pillow from Sweet Zzz Mattress. 100% Vegan Plant-Based Down fill. Softer than down with none of the s...

Warning This is a Video Heavy episode, check it out on Spotify or YouTube for the best experience. Deb Dougherty won a Prize pack from the  @deluxeditionpod  . We crack that HUGE prize pack open and go through everything Deb won! Is there a topic you would like us to cover? Let us know. Drop us a line and tell us all about it at takeontheworld411@gmail.com. We will take on almost any topic with Ou...

Award-winning professional broadcaster Deb Dougherty joins us once again as we look at the history of Dueling and some of the more famous duels in history. From trials by combat to duels of chivalry to duels of honor. We sift through the history and reasons for duels. This Episode of TOTW is brought to you by Sweet Zzz Mattress, at www.sweetzzzmattress.com Use Code TOTW15 to get 15% off your order...

Katherine Knight is one of the sickest murderers out there. We are joined by Professional Award Winning Broadcaster and Radio personality Deb Dougherty for this episode. We discuss the life and times of Katherine Knight and her exploits. This episode has been sponsored by Sweet Zzz Mattress. Use TOTW15 to get 15% OFF your order. I have been using a pillow from Sweet Zzz Mattress. 100% Vegan Plant-...

The Ohio State Reformatory was made famous by the movie Shawshank Redemption, but it has a much longer history. We cover its history dating back to Civil War. This video was sponsored by Caldera Lab men's skin care products. Be sure and visit www.calderalab.com and Use TOTW at check out for a 20% discount. Is there a topic you would like us to cover? Let us know. Drop us a line and tell us all...

Gen Z Nathan Blaze and Gen X Mike D sit down and go through the Movie Hackers we discuss how it holds up over time and the tech is portrayed.  Two very different generations with two very different perspectives on computer technology look at how computers have changed over the last 30 years.    Is there a topic you would like us to cover?  Let us know.  Drop us a line and...

Nathan B and Mike D talk about video games and how they are driven by Artificial Intelligence. Will they take over the world????   Will Skynet develop out of video games and set about the end of human existence?   We discuss this and much more on the second-ever Nerdcast.    Is there a topic you would like us to cover?  Let us know.  Drop us a line and tell...

With the Deluxe Edition Network DENnys Awards Voting taking place now (HINT HINT VOTE FOR US), we cover the 3rd of the Most Gruesome Murderers Ever on this week's show. Omaima Nelson killed, cooked, and ate her husband.  John and Mike D take a look at the murder and the case's strange twists.   Omaima came to America looking for the American dream, Life Liberty, and a side of husban...

We take on Charles Cullen serial killer from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.   From 1988 thru 2003 Cullen caused the death of numerous patients in hospitals he worked in.  Is there a topic you would like us to cover?   Let us know.  Drop us a line and tell us all about it at takeontheworld411@gmail.com.   We will take on almost any topic with Our Take On the World! Visit...

We have had some sound problems over the past bunch of episodes, well not anymore.  THE SOUND IS FIXED.   So tune in the best-sounding Take on the World podcast to date!!! With our newfound sound quality, we Take On the world of Vietnam Tunnel Rats.  The NVA and Viet Cong used miles and miles of tunnels during the Vietnam war.   American forces had to find a way to ne...

John and Mike Take On New Jersey's most infamous family annihilator.   We go through the crimes and how he was caught.    The John List murders took place in the 1970s and the murder was not brought to justice until nearly 20 years later with the help of America's Most Wanted.  See our Video on New Jersey State Penitentiary https://youtu.be/P_63Hd7ZrhY   Got a topic y...

In a TOTW first, we do a remote collaboration with another podcaster.  Mike D sits down with Ray The Podcaster of 10 Cent Beer Knight and Deluxe Edition Podcast to decide once and for all which version of My Bloody Valentine is the better movie, the original 1981 Version or the 2009 Version.  Mike D previously made the statement that he liked the 2009 version better... does that hold tru...

The Black Dolphin Prison is one of the hardest lock ups in Russia, if not the world.   Watch and listen to find out why.  Its official name is The Federal Governmental Institution -  Penal Colony No. 6 Federal Penitentiary Service in Orenburg Region, near the border of Kazakstan.  And it is not a place you want to visit.   Is there a Jail or Prison you would like to s...

This week you get TWO beer reviews. This is Dragon Stout a beer made by Red Stripe in Jamacia. Not much information about this beer other than that, tune in and see how it taste. Known as Jamaica's best-kept secret, Dragon Stout is a perfect blend of Pilsen & roasted malt, sugar, hops, water, and caramel coloring. Enjoyed since 1920, Dragon Stout continues to hold its own in the market as a Ja...

We take time to sip this Japanese Beer.  Hokkaido Otaru Ale. Picked up from the Taste Philadelphia event a few weeks prior.   There were 4 different Hokkaido beers at the show but this was the only one we could get out hands on. This beer featured a unique bottle top, tune in to see if that leads to a good or bad tasting experience. https://www.hokkaidobrewingusa.com/hokkaidobrewing...

UFO sightings happen everywhere but is not common for large numbers to have the same exact experience. John and Mike take about the Ariel School UFO incident in Zimbabwe. Also in this episode, John and Mike discover the secret to interplanetary travel and talk about Genie in the Lamp wishes. What do you think happened? Let us know. Drop us a line and tell us all about it at takeontheworld411@gmail...

Nathan B and Mike  D sit down for the first official episode of our NerdCast series. So what do we do for the beginning of this series?   We Take On the History of Home Video Game Consoles!! Hint the history goes back much farther than Mike D even knew.   Nathan B drops a knowledge bomb on his dear OLD dad!!!! What was your favorite Video Game Home Console?   &nb...

The TOTW Crew took a trip to Chambersburg, Pa to tour the Franklin County Old Jail. This guided tour costs only $8.00 per crew member and gives you a ton of history of not only the jail but Chambersburg itself.    We found it fun and informative and well worth the small fee. Is there a Jail or Prison you would like to see us cover?   Drop us a line at takeontheworld411@gma...

Happy New Year!!! We are kicking off 2023 with a look at one of the oldest prisons in the United States.   New Jersey State Penitentiary or the Trenton State Prison was built over 200 years ago, and the prison is still kicking. What Jail or Prison would you like us to cover?  Drop us a line and tell us all about it at takeontheworld411@gmail.com. We are Part of the Deluxe Edition Ne...

We take a look at some old lighthouses and the paranormal activities that are thought to take place around them. Are they really haunted or have people's imaginations gotten the better of them?   From a Midevil lighthouse built in 1328 to the famous St. Augustine Lighthouse, we look into the mysterious stories that surround the supposed hauntings.  We look at the Souter Lighthouse, Fire...

Have you ever stopped to wonder just how bad Steven Segal sucks?   Well John and Mike wondered so we dove deep into Seagals past and his movies, we even had my son watch a few of his more recent movies.   (The good news is he is over 18 and Children and Youth and we avoided an abuse case.) His movies are bad enough, however, his alleged past is, to say the least appalling. Is t...

WWI and WWII brought the people of the world many horrible things.  Among those tragedies, France was terrorized through both WWI and WWII by a serial killer. Take on the World looks that Dr. Satan Marcel Petiot.  Starting during WWI and going on through WWII Dr. Satan's reign of terror went on almost unchecked.  While Paris was distracted by the Nazi occupation, Dr. Satan preyed on...